Electronic · US · Active since 1993

Puppet

High-octane electronic rock that pairs the raw angst of 2000s pop-punk with shimmering, maximalist EDM production. Anthemic, gritty, and deeply cathartic.

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Puppet creates a sound that feels like a collision between a Warped Tour main stage and a neon-soaked electronic festival. It is music built on the tension between organic grit and digital precision, where distorted electric guitars are treated with the same weight as massive synth leads. The result is a high-energy, emotionally charged experience that captures the frantic feeling of youth and the bittersweet sting of nostalgia.

What truly sets this artist apart is the commitment to a 'live band' energy within a computer-generated framework. You will hear the frantic strumming and raw, often unpolished vocal delivery typical of emo or pop-punk, but it is layered into a dense, shimmering wall of sound that utilizes glitchy textures and explosive EDM drops. It is aggressive yet melodic, making it perfect for those who find traditional dance music too sterile.

Start with the 'I Know You Know Who I Am' album to hear the full evolution of this hybrid style. It perfectly encapsulates the transition from Monstercat-era melodic dubstep influences into a fully realized, independent electronic-rock identity. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments that require both high energy and a bit of emotional processing.

Our Catalog3 Albums · 2020 · 2025
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